The Ministry of the Interior has revised the curfew hours imposed on several communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region as part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security amid the protracted conflict in the area.
According to a statement issued on Monday, July 13, and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the revised curfew takes effect immediately on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument.
Under the new directive, the curfew will now be in force daily from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., replacing the previous hours of 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., which came into effect on June 19, 2026.
The revised curfew applies to the communities of Keri, Abrewanko, Abrewanko Junction, Nyambo, Nyambo Junction, Shari, Kromase, Power, Nyakoma, Odomi, Bonakye and Nkwanta.
The Ministry appealed to chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth groups and residents to remain calm and resolve disputes through peaceful and lawful means.
It also reiterated that the ban on the possession of arms, ammunition and other offensive weapons remains in force in all the affected communities.
“Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the communities from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive objects/weapons, and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement said.
The Interior Ministry urged residents to cooperate with the security agencies as efforts continue to restore lasting peace and stability in the municipality.
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